There are 4 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City by bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus 251
3h 35m€19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork (ORK) to Galway City198.6 km
2h 23mDrive 198.6 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway Citycar 198.6 km
2h 23m€35–51Bus via Cork Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
5h 27m€36–49
Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Galway Ceannt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Galway City is 204 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €19 - €27.
The bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Airport station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Galway City.
There are 545+ hotels available in Galway City.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Galway City, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cork (ORK) to Galway City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Galway City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.